Exploring the complexities of Mennonite food, the book reveals how its significance is intertwined with the varied identities of those who consume it. Covering a broad historical timeline from the nineteenth century to the present, it highlights how Mennonite food identities have evolved through processes of adoption, adaptation, and changing attitudes across different cultures and contexts.
Renowned author Franca Iacovetta provides a new perspective on multiculturalism by examining the hopes and challenges of women activists associated with the Toronto International Institute.
Focusing on the resilience of Mennonite women, the narrative explores how they adapted to new gender roles after losing their husbands and fathers. These women, as refugees in their adopted homeland, forged a unique cultural identity and historical narrative, highlighting their strength and the challenges they faced in rebuilding their lives and communities.